In today’s gospel we hear the powers that be in Jesus’ time attempting to trap him in political intrigue. Jesus wants to show those around him what really matters. So, he takes a coin and asks his questioners to look at it. Whose image is on this coin in 1st century Judea, Caesar’s image is […]
Today we hear the parable of the wedding feast. In it Jesus offers an image of the kingdom of heaven as a great banquet at a wedding, something which can no longer happen in our socially distancing times!! In today’s first reading from the prophet Isaiah and in today’s psalm, the Lord’s goodness is evident […]
In today’s Gospel, Jesus speaks to the priests and elders with a parable. In this parable, the landowner leases his vineyard to tenants and sends his servants to collect the portion of the harvest that the tenants owe to him. Several times the servants are sent to collect payment, and each time they are beaten […]
Today’s gospel invites us to reflect on our relationship with Jesus. Are we like the chief priests and elders of Jesus day, who keep the message of the gospel with our lips, but not with our lives? Or are we those who do the will of God in all we do, think and say. […]
Today’s gospel is a reminder to us all that when we come to meet the Lord we do so in trust and love, not for rewards or personal gain, but through a free offering of ourselves to him, who loves us equally in return. In the gospel we hear that the landowner paid on […]
We will be reopening Our Lady of Lourdes for English language Mass on Saturday next at 5.30pm (Polish Masses resumed last weekend). If you do wish to attend (and have not already done so) please book a slot by ringing Carole Burns on 07747 562847 between 12 Noon and 1pm on Friday, September 18th. […]
Peter went up to Jesus and said, ‘Lord, how often must I forgive my brother if he wrongs me? As often as seven times?’ Jesus answered, ‘Not seven, I tell you, but seventy-seven times. Matthew 18:21-22. Here at the beginning of the gospel of today we are challenged to forgive, forgive and forgive again. […]
In today’s Gospel St. Matthew (18:15-20) tells us that Jesus speaks of a common occurrence in the Christian community: a dispute between two members of the Church. Jesus outlines a procedure for settling such matters fairly. The victim should privately address the offender and attempt to resolve the dispute without outside involvement. If that fails, […]
From today – 31st of August – all donations to the Parish made online should be done at a new web address (url): https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/Stteiloswitholol The donation button on the front page of the website has been updated to take account of the change. You will notice some slight differences on the Virgin Money Giving page […]
Today’s Gospel continues the story that began in last week’s Gospel. Now that Peter and the other Apostles have acknowledged that Jesus is the Messiah, Jesus confides in them the outcome of his ministry: he must suffer and die in Jerusalem to be raised on the third day. Jesus teaches all of the disciples […]
